Furniture

This is an extremely rare Belleek cabaret set for two, or "tête-à-tête", made in the Erne series brought out in the 1890s. The items carry the 2nd Black Mark, used between 1891 and 1926. The set consists of a teapot, a milk jug, a sugar bowl, two teacups and saucers, and a large matching tray. This set is very fine and with its restrained cream-white colour it would make a wonderful wedding gift! If you ever thought Belleek fine china looks, sounds and feels unique, you are right. There is a back story to this extraordinarily fine Irish eggshell porcelain, which has an unusually high amount of "frit" and therefore is thinner and finer than any other china. Pottery in Belleek (in the now Northern-Irish area of Fermanagh) had started in 1849 with John Caldwell Bloomfield, who was a wealthy land owner. During the Irish famine he realised that unless he would find a way for his tenants to make a profit off the land, they would starve. Agriculture had become impossible due to the agricultural diseases. This caused millions to starve and more millions to leave. As an amateur mineralogist, John Caldwell Bloomfield realised that his land had exactly the right mineral deposits to be used as clay for porcelain. He involved several investors and scientists and after many years of research, trial, error, the building of a railway line to import coal from England, and building a factory, the Belleek pottery resulted, employing the local people and soon producing the finest china made with clay from the Belleek area. What had started as a way to fend off famine among the local tenants had became a story of incredible success by the 1880s as Queen Victoria fell in love with the fine white china and the many homely, slightly bizarre but nature-loving designs; this was different from English tradition, yet it was very much to the taste of the British who had developed a real love for home-made fine china since it was introduced in the late 18th Century. Belleek not only brought out many tea services, but started a new tradition of intricately woven porcelain baskets. Soon the English nobility started to place big orders and the pottery is still flourishing today and selling its wares the world over, while in England most potteries have long disappeared. Belleek made many cabaret services, often called breakfast services or "tête-à-tête" services; these were used to carry breakfast tea up to the bedroom. Queen Victoria bought one in the Echinus style during a visit to the factory in the 1860s, and ever since Belleek's cabaret services have been in great demand. Nowadays there are very few of these left and it is rare to find a full service like this. The Erne series was named after the river right besides the Belleek factory. This river forms the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, with the factory on the Northern Irish end of the bridge at Belleek. The pattern seems to be a play on the baskets and nets of the fishermen who once fished the abundant trout and salmon on the river Erne and the lake that belongs to it. The items carry the second Black Mark, which was used between 1891 and 1926, however the very fine quality of the porcelain indicates that most pieces of the set are more likely to be from the 1890s than from the 20th Century. You will see that the shade of cob lustre is different on each item; this is normal for Belleek tea sets...

This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, fruitwood and brass terrestrial refractor by H. Hughes, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky Delightful early Victorian telescope...

Early cast iron dog nutcracker. This nutcracker is a very fine casting and contains a lot of detail. It has a copper jappaned finish. The dogs jaw is op...

This is an antique gentleman's correspondence box. A Ceylonese ebony campaign writing slope, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 18...

Table Sextant By Throughton & Simms Dated 1880" Very pretty table sextant signed Troughton & Simms London 1880. In a delicate mahogany box we discover the engraved instructions for u...

This is an antique military trunk. An English, camphorwood chest or blanket box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing la...

Our Stock # 24378 This is a large antique carriage clock dome. An English, glass and oak display showcase, dating to the Victorian period, cir...

An antique late Victorian floral patterned stained glass window, dating to circa 1890. A simply beautiful window, this late 19th century stained glass showcases a display of vibrant ...

A wonderful antique miniature croquet set consisting of multiple mallets, wickets and balls, all housed in the original wooden box. A charming and unusual piece of English whimsical ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare super collectable Leonard Wyburn for Liberty's London strapped and studded, oak framed armchair Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. Ideally suited as an occasional or desk chair, the timber patina is sublime, the woven leather is pure style. The chair has been restored to include have the frame deep cleaned waxed and polish, the leather has been fully restored, it has been washed back, hand dyed six times, antiqued, sealed, waxed down and polished, it is the only chair in the world Dimensions Height:- 87.5cm Width:- 66.5cm Depth:- 63.5cm George Henry Walton...

Large vintage enamel metal pot painted and recently découpaged with Victorian style illustrations of butterflies. The beautiful and meticulous art of découpage can be traced back to...

Large vintage enamel metal pot painted and recently découpaged with Victorian style illustrations of horses. The beautiful and meticulous art of découpage can be traced back to the ...

This is an antique showcase dome. An English, glass taxidermy or ornament display case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fine Victorian display dome with a bright a...

This is a tall antique display showcase. An English, glass and stained pine taxidermy or ornament dome, dating to the early Victorian period,...

This is a tall antique taxidermy showcase. An English, glass and mahogany display dome, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Pleasingly bright and well-proportioned ant...

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored early Victorian mahogany carved library reading armchair with hand dyed brown lea...

Early 20th century french faux bamboo pine wardrobe circa 1900. Beautiful quality pitch pine french wardrobe which has just been fully re-furbished by hand in our workshop. Over-sa...

19th Century Leaves Plate Creil & Montereau.

Yachts racing off the English coast. Oil on artist panel, signed lower right. Renard was born in Huddersfield, England in 1947. Although he was interested in art and clearly gifted...

This is a totally fabulous Antique Late Victorian Sheraton Revival Mahogany and Marquetry dressing table, circa 1890 in date. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THAT THIS DRESSI...

Mahogany Two Tier Buffet, Side Table. A good usable two tier what-not, or buffet stand. The free standing set of shelves are constructed of mahogany. T...

ABOUT A 19th century pressed paper lap desk with an embossed and gilded stag decoration to top. Top and bottom open to reveal storage areas along with an area for writing instrument...

Vintage Silver Plated English Victorian Style Floral Repousse Champagne Chiller Wine Ice Bucket. Item features a floral repousse rim, ornate twin handles, raised pedestal base, very ...

This is an antique embroidered footstool. An English, gilt brass fireside or bedroom stool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1...

Collection of Five Antique Staffordshire Pottery Spaniel Mantle Dogs. They are ideal to decorate any interior to add a plus of color and warmth. Height 18, 23, 23 28 and 28 cm.

Fine quality early Victorian burr walnut pedestal dressing table . This fine quality dressing table is superb ,The cabinet has used the finest materials of the time ,it has a very go...

Victorian buttoned leather ottoman This Victorian buttoned leather ottoman makes a fantastic storage option. The lid that is deep buttoned with fine leather. The leather has been han...

Amazing 1930's Merklin oak library table with bronze claw feet and a single drawer, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.

Vintage Victorian Style Silver Plated Trophy Cup Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 10.5" H x 9.5" W x 9" D.

Large vintage enamel pot painted and recently découpaged with Victorian style illustrations of birds and butterflies. The beautiful and meticulous ...

Tom Brittain Original Signed Sepia Etching Ltd Edition A/P (Artist Proof) Victorian House Tom Brittain's original signed sepia etching of a Victorian house is a piece of artwork that...

A smart and sturdy reclaimed half glazed pitch pine internal door dating from the late 19th century. This door has been dipped, giving it an appealing warm wood colour, and half glaz...

A pair of Staffordshire pottery Irish Setters, and puppies, c. 1850. Elegantly modelled as two tall, seated Irish Setters, their hair well delineated, and painted with liver red spot...

19th century Scandinavian trestle pine workbench circa 1890. Good quality Swedish pine workbench which is still in good usable condition as a workbench or maybe even used today as a...

Vintage fine quality American hand crafted silver plated handle top walking stick; the top is meticulously decorated in repousse motifs with great attention to detail. The completely...

A beautiful quality late Victorian or Edwardian basket weave silver plated egg cruet for four. Four removable egg cups and four egg spoons. ...

1850 two volume set of Byron's Works, printed by A. Fullerton, Edinburgh. Scarlet Morocco leather & gilt bound set filled with superb steel engravings of Italy, etc. Lord Byron's hom...

2013 Squash Ladies Racquet Club of Philadelphia Silver Plated Small Award Trophy Cup Wine Bottle Bucket. Item features Engraved "The Racquet Club of Philadelphia, 2013 Squash Ladies ...

Vintage FB Rogers Urn Trophy Cup Silver Plated Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 10.5" H x 9.5" W x 9.5".

This is a large antique under bed storage chest. An English, walnut country house trunk, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Superb craftsmanship, with a luxuriant colour a...

Late 19th century aesthetic movement walnut occasional table circa 1890. Shaped top surface with matched burr walnut veneers, ebony stringing and ebonised outer edge.  Supported by ...

An English stamped silver inkstand from the late 19th century, with two crystal inkwells. Born during the later years of Queen Victoria's reign, this ex...

Vintage FB Rogers 6725 Silver Plated Victorian Serving Platter Tray. Circa: Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1.5" H x 29.5" W x 19" D.

Victorian Period. sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1897, Hoveden and Sons (Robert Albert and Charles William), Ltd. ma...

This exquisite Papier Mâché box, circa 1870s, has a black lacquered finish with mother of pearl inlays, gold leaf hand-painted floral motifs and embellished decoration. The Engli...

Napoleon the third 19th century turned wood oil and vinegar set, or vineagrier. Set with two fluted crystal oil and vinegar pitchers. Cut crystal stoppers. Turned and ebonized stand....

Stylish Pair of Glazed Paris Porcelain Moon Flasks of discoidal form, late Nineteenth Century, of French origin. The pale bluesh puce ground body decorated with applied encrusted fl...

Old English nautical monocular that via its telescope mechanism expands up to 75 cm with its 4 draws. It features its original patinated leather handle. It was made in England circa ...

A Scottish 19th Century cast iron fireplace insert of good form. A generous outer plate, with a decorative high relief arched border a centralised cartouche. The three barred fire fr...

Bronze sculpture of a goat by P.J Mêne This ancient sculpture was made by the well-known P.J. Mene from France, and dates from approximately 1875, although it may be after his death,...

This fine country house chair is highly decorative and would suit many positions. It is made from walnut and has an ornate high back, an elaborate central panel, and a superbly car...

Meissen figure of cupid with hands tied around back from the series of 27 cupids first modelled by Heinrich Schwabe 1878. Circa 1890. Model L102. Height 17cm – Diameter 9cm Blue ...

19th Century faience blue & white oyster plate signed J. Vieillard & Cie Bordeaux decorated with seaweeds. Large size. Mark / 1829-1895.

Lovely 19th C glazed west country kitchen dresser with great storage. 1880 Reference: 8415 Dimensions 78 inches (198 cms) Wide 19 inches (48 cms) Deep 81 inches (206 cms) High

Good 19th C English bleached oak dresser base with a lovely faded colour. Lots of storage with 6 working drawers and adjustable shelving. 1860 Reference: 8413 Dimensions 90 inches ...

Late Victorian silver teapot of panelled, can-shaped form and decorated with fine hand engraving around the entire body and cover. The cover is fitted with a flush-mounted jeweller's...

Vintage English Victorian GSC Large Silver Plated Footed Punch Bowl. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 12.5" H x 16" Diameter.

Beautiful quality antique Victorian carved walnut ladies chair, having a quality carved walnut shaped back with beautiful floral and scroll detail, a newly reupholstered seat and bac...